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Srinagar :
Srinagar is the capital and the most famous tourist attraction of
the state. The ancient city has plenty in store that attracts
thousands of tourists to this little heaven every year. The
attractions like its numerous shimmering lakes and the well laid out
gardens display the immense bounties that mother nature has showered
upon Srinagar. Amongst the most sought after tourist attractions of
the state are the Dal Lake, Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh and Chashme
Shahi.
Jammu :
Although the name Jammu & Kashmir is often pronounced in the same
breath, however, Jammu and Kashmir are very different from each
other in every aspect. Jammu, the winter capital of the state,
though not as famed for its natural beauty, is known for its
religious sites of Mata Vaishno Devi located on a neighbouring hill,
the shrine of Peer Budhan Ali Shah and the Raghunath Temple, one of
the largest temples in north India.
Kashmir:
In the resplendent valley of Kashmir, the nature in this region
keeps changing her wardrobe lending it different hues in every
season. The Mughal emperor fell in love with the landscape of
lily-laden lakes inn the backdrop of mighty Himalayas. They
decorated the city ofSrinagar with manicured waterfront gardens, now
collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. The city has quite a few
picturesque lakes rimmed with Shikaras (houseboats). Here also you
find some old temples and mosques of exquisite architecture. Some
important attractions in Kashmir valley are: Shalimar Bagh, Nishat
Bagh, Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal, Hazratbal Mosque, Jama Masjid,
Shankaracharya Temple, Makhdoom Sahib, Martand, Awantipur.
The mountain resort of Gulmarg
lies close to Srinagar within this valley. At an altitude of
2,650mtrs it is the highest green golf course in the world and a
premier ski resort in the winter.
Another important site in the region is Pahalgam. Situated at the
confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the river
Lidder, Pahalgam is a hill station of breathtaking beauty.
Leh-Ladakh :
Leh-Ladakh is one of the most exotic places you will find on the
planet. Also known as the cold desert for its extremely arid
conditions, Leh is also recognised as a popular Buddhist site. A
most favored adventure sports spot in Jammu & Kashmir, some of the
major attractions in Leh are the Leh Palace, Sankar Gompa, Soma
Gompa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa and Shanti Stupa.
Gulmarg :
Situated at a distance of 56 km from Srinagar, Gulmarg is one of the
reasons why Jammu & Kashmir is often sobriquet as the paradise on
earth. A most frequented place in the state for its exciting
opportunities of skiing and heliskiing, Gulmarg is also a hot-spot
for honeymooners and newly weds. Winters are a time when the snow
starts to shower down, covering the entire region with a blanket of
snow. Other attractions of the state include the Gulmarg Golf
Course, one of the highest golf courses in the world, Alpather Lake
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